Screen Recording Software
The University of Regina uses Zoom Video Management for streaming and hosting institutional media. The Zoom Clilps feature is recommended for making screen recordings that can include your desktop and/or webcam. You can quickly record audio or video from within the Zoom application on your computer or smartphone. The video is saved to your Zoom account and can be used in your UR Courses pages.
Other options
Depending on your platform and budget, the following are some of the options recommended for producing screen recordings for your course.
Active Presenter
https://atomisystems.com/activepresenter
Very capable screen recording and editing software for either Mac or PC. Free version available for personal and non-commercial use.
Camtasia
http://discover.techsmith.com/camtasia-brand-desktop
Popular and powerful screen recording software for either Mac or PC.
Screenflow
https://www.telestream.net/screenflow
Popular and powerful screen recording software for the Mac only.
Zoom
While primarily intended for web conferencing, Zoom can be used to create basic screen recordings by recording a meeting while sharing your screen. For further details, please refer to our page about Zoom for instructors.
Screencast-O-Matic
https://screencast-o-matic.com
Simple screen recording software with limited features. Free version includes a watermark in the recordings. Pro version available.
Microsoft Story Remix
Avaliable for Windows 10.
Windows Movie Maker
If you are on an older version of Windows, Windows Movie Maker allows you to record and edit video with some basic features.
iMovie
Basic video editing application included with the Mac OS.
Quicktime Player
Included in the Mac OS, Quicktime player allows you to make screen recordings and apply minor edits.